Adopt a Shelter Cat Month
Doggie Yoga (Doga) – Come learn to relax with your dog at the doggie yoga (Doga) class. It will enhance wellness and deepen your relationship with your canine. Classes are 6 weeks and will be held on Saturdays, June 7 - July 12 or Thursdays, June 5 - July 10. Contact Pat at N2paws for more information: pat@n2paws.com or 816-522-7005.
JUNE 1: Friends of Maple Woods Nature Preserve 2nd Benefit Concert in the Park from Noon – 6 pm at Oak Grove Park, 76th and N Troost in Gladstone, MO 64118. Four bands for 10$ with all money to go directly to the Maple Woods Completion Project. For more information email gmontgomery@gmail.com.
JUNE 7: Independence, Missouri 2nd Annual Pets Day Out sponsored by Sugar Creek Parks and Recreation (Animal Care Demonstrations, Rabies Vaccinations $5.00, Adoptions Services available, Training Sessions on Obedience, Micro Chipping $10.00, Pet Contest, Disaster Animal Rescue Team (DART), Free Hot Dogs, Popcorn, Drinks) 10am - 2pm at Roper Stadium 131 S Carlisle Ave, Independence, MO 64054 for more information contact Connie Halastik 816-833-0154
JUNE 7: Friends of Parkville Animal Shelter Butts 4 Mutts at Backyard Bash-Parkville Commons Shopping Center from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. For more information go to www.parkvilleshelter.com or email friendsofparkville@hotmail.com.
JUNE 7: Spay & Neuter Kansas City Low-cost vaccination clinic from 10am-2pm Pet’s Day Out at Roper Stadium (131 S Carlisle Ave., Independence, MO)
JUNE 8: Wayside Waifs second annual Hot Cars for Cool Cats. This car show will raise money for the thousands of homeless animals that pass through our doors. Don't have a car but want to get in on the action? Come by to take a peek at the cars and cats (we have lots of dogs too). We will also have food and t-shirts available for purchase. Rain date: June 22. For more information visit www.waysidewaifs.org or call 816.761.8151
JUNE 8: The Humane Society of Greater Kansas City’s annual Dog-n-Jog on the Country Club Plaza from 7 – 10:30 am. Get in on Kansas City’s largest dog run/walk and one of the region’s largest as well. The event includes a two and one-mile run and a two and one-mile walk. Dogs of all breeds and sizes will have a great time enjoying a leisurely stroll or fierce competition. For more information, keep an eye on this link www.hsgkc.org/eventspage.html.
JUNE 12: DIG (Dog Improvement Group) / Penn Valley Dog Park 'Take your Dog to the Movie Night'. A great event with KCMO Parks & Rec in the Penn Valley off-leash area. The movie will be "Best in Show" around 9pm. Prior to that, you may expect a dog fashion show, talent contest and games. Email digannouncements@gmail.com is you are interested in volunteering. For more information visit www.diginthepark.com
JUNE 14: Low-cost vaccination and microchip clinic at Spay & Neuter Kansas City 3710 Main St, Kansas City, MO 64111 – 10 am-12 pm. For more information, visit www.snkc.net or 816-353-0940.
JUNE 14: Spay & Neuter Kansas City flea market, 9am-4pm. All proceeds go to pets in need. Donations for the flea market can be dropped off at 3710 Main St, Kansas City, MO M-F 8am-5pm or call 816-457-2398 to request item pick up. All donations are tax deductible. Can not accept major appliances, TVs, computers, hazardous items, mattresses & perishables.
JUNE 14: Kitty Yoga (Meowoga) – Come learn to relax with your cat at the kitty yoga (Meowoga) class. It will enhance wellness and deepen your relationship with your feline. If your kitty doesn't like to travel you may borrow a shelter kitty to learn. Contact Pat at N2paws for more information: pat@n2paws.com or 816-522-700
JUNE 20: Pet Sitters International 10th Annual Take Your Dog To Work Day® -- Pet Sitters International’s invites your business to join them in celebrating a Decade of Dogs in the Workplace!
JUNE 21: First Annual Tire Marks & Dog Barks Poker Run to benefit Animal Haven of Merriam, KS. The ride will begin and end at I-35 and 67th Street. Registration fee includes poker run, gift bags, food donated by Outback Steakhouse, Half off adoption rates with ride ticket, and 1 raffle ticket. Following the ride there will be a Motorcycle show and shine, bike wash, and vendors. For more information contact Eric Hacker - Marketing & Development Coordinator, 913-626-7625 or Animal.Haven.Kc@gmail.com or visit www.animalhavenkc.org.
JUNE 21: Johnson County Park & Recreation’s 5th Annual Paws in the Park. This year’s event will be held from 9 am to 2 pm at Shawnee Mission Park Marina (7900 Renner Rd., Shawnee, KS) and will include a 1-mile walk and dog contests. Dogs and owners will also be allowed to swim at the marina. Proceeds from the walk/contest registrations will go to the Pet Connection. For more information go to www.jcprd.com, email kari.baesel@jocogov.org or call (913) 831-3355.
JUNE 22: No More Homeless Pet KC presents "a Night at the Cabaret", staring Melinda Rider and featuring performances by L'Oreal, Lili White, Victoria DePaula, Channing LaRue and Kirk Nelson. Cocktails 7:00 PM; Showtime 8:00 PM at Drexel Hall - 3301 Baltimore. For more information or to purchase tickets go to www.nmhpkc.org
JUNE 28: Pets 'N' All That Jazz Gala will raise funds for Animals Best Friends and PAWS, Inc. Where: St. Mark's Catholic Church (3736 Lee's Summit Rd., Independence, MO 64055) When: 6:00pm - 9:00pm. For more information visit www.pnatj.org.
